CH Robinson Worldwide Inc (CHRW)vsDeere & Company (DE)
CHRW
CH Robinson Worldwide Inc
$184.59
-1.80%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $22.84B
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
+1.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 192% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $16.20B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 3.7%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
CHRW
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.8x book value
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CHRW
The strongest argument for CHRW centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bear Case : CHRW
The primary concerns for CHRW are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHRW profiles as a value stock while DE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
CHRW is growing revenue faster at -0.8% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (49/100 vs 48/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
CH Robinson Worldwide Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · USA
C.H. Robinson is an American Fortune 500 provider of multimodal transportation services and third-party logistics (3PL). The company offers freight transportation, transportation management, brokerage and warehousing. It offers truckload, less than truckload, air freight, intermodal, and ocean transportation.
Deere & Company
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
John Deere is the brand name of Deere & Company, an American corporation that manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains (axles, transmissions, gearboxes) used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment.
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